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The strategy calls, in part, for working in the Gulf of Mexico and upstream in the Mississippi River Basin to reduce the loading of nitrogen and phosphorus into the Gulf "by supporting state nutrient reduction frameworks, new nutrient reduction approaches, and targeted watershed work to reduce agricultural and urban sources of nutrients."

According to an EPA press release, the strategy represents an opportunity to address "long-standing issues contributing to the decline of the Gulf’s critical ecosystem." The Task Force is an advisory body comprised of lead officials from the five Gulf states, and from 11 Federal agencies and White House offices. It is chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson. The Task Force will release the final version in December 2011, following review of public input received during the current comment period.

The strategy will be available to the public for review and feedback at the Task Force Home Page, through October 26. Comments can be submitted by email, fax, first class mail or in person as described below: